Category: Publishing

No big secret that this weekend is when the Texas Frightmare Weekend - it's where all the cool cats are hanging - which explains why I'm in Ohio but....regardless, I'm still able to get my hands on some of the cool news coming out of the deep south. Mondo - the bringer of all these cool and must-have - have gone and produced a handful of new items that are sure to have you eating Ramen noodles for the rest of the month.

First up is a kick ass The Thing board game - got some shots of the box and playing board.

Well – here’s some fantastic news. Diabolique Magazine is back in print!

I’ve been fortunate enough to be a contributor to the website for the last year or so and I have to say – a greater, more dedicated group of people would be hard to assemble and I’m so pleased that things are once again moving forward and the print publication returning.

Last year the long time genre staple took a step back – halted print publication and took a deep breath. Like most all print publications today – a bit of soul searching needed to be conducted and things evaluated a bit and after a brief hiatus the decision was made – the beautiful pages of Diabolique must live again.

The following press release showed up and it is the only source required for all the info on the fantastic announcement:

“In an age where even the most established and commercial publications are struggling to make ends meet, quality genre magazines are becoming few and far between, especially those operating independently. However, here at Diabolique we believe in exploring every aspect of cult entertainment with an honest, passionate, and informed perspective — and we believe in doing it on our own terms. With each issue we’re dedicated to providing insightful, analytical commentary on genre cinema, literature, music, and art, complemented by lavishly illustrated, full-color spreads. Every person involved with this publication lives and breathes this culture, and it is our aim to provide it with the innovative coverage it deserves.

Our next issue is dedicated to celebrating Japanese and Korean cult cinema at its most sublime, otherworldly, erotic, and visceral. In our cover story we explore the darker elements of Japanese folklore and track the evolution of the ghost story from genre-defining classics like Onibaba, Kwaidan, and Kuroneko through to the J-horror boom of the ‘90s with Ringu and Ju-On: The Grudge; J-horror pioneer Hideo Nakata joins us to discuss his career in genre film. This is followed by features on the blood-soaked influence of traditional Japanese theater on the work of Akira Kurosawa; the shocking horrors of Korean war portrayed in genre film; a tribute to the work of the late, great David Bowie that explores his relationship to Japanese culture; and a look at the sizzling sensuality and lesbian love of Chan-wook Park’s provocative The Handmaiden. Last, but certainly not least is a homage to the mythical beast Godzilla, resulting in one of our boldest and most potent issues yet!”

Your job now? Go pre-order this hunk of wonderfulness and support the genre, the magazine and a group of dedicated professionals that want nothing more than to bring their unique views and opinions to you – the fans.